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Martin Stone – Papercrafter

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Elegant Layered Floral Card with Build-A-Garden: Garland Grace

Elegant Layered Floral Card with Magical Fuchsia Press Plate & Die Set

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I don’t think these get talked about enough… Thes

I don’t think these get talked about enough…

These little motion springs (or boingers as we all call them 😅) are such an easy way to add movement to your cards without overcomplicating things.

You can see in the video how simple they are to use — just peel the backing, stick it onto your element, and you instantly get that raised, springy effect.

It gives your focal point so much more life… especially with things like butterflies where you want that bit of movement 🦋

And yes… once you start using them, you will start putting them on everything 😂

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oft, simple… but still doing the absolute most 🤍

oft, simple… but still doing the absolute most 🤍

This card is one of those where the product does all the heavy lifting. The Build-A-Garden: Garland Grace set is just effortless—a bit of soft colour, some layering, and suddenly it looks way more detailed than it actually is.

I kept the palette muted with blush pinks and sage tones, added a little dimension with layering, and finished it off with a simple sentiment (and yes… I couldn’t resist the twine moment).

Sometimes simple really is the strongest look.

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If you love soft florals like this, just wait until you see what else this set can do…

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his one’s all about that rich, moody background an

his one’s all about that rich, moody background and those dreamy fuchsia florals 😍

I’ve been playing with the Magical Fuchsia Press Plate & Die Set from @alexsyberiadesigns and I just love how these colours pop against that deep plum base. The layering adds so much depth, and a little splatter + sequins finishes it off perfectly ✨

Sometimes you just need a bold floral moment… and this definitely delivers 🌸

If you want all the details, step-by-step and full supply list, just comment FUCHSIA and I’ll send you the link 💌

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Not every craft session is productive… and that’s

Not every craft session is productive… and that’s okay.

Some days the ideas just don’t come.
You sit down, move things around, maybe stamp something… and then nothing.

Creative burnout is real—even in card making.

Tell me I’m not the only one who’s done this? #cardmaking #papercrafting #creativeburnout #craftingcommunity #cardmakersofinstagram

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